Overlooked is a poem that takes the reader in an unexpected direction.
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Santana
This poem is about Santana, a dog who I have volunteered with at the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California.
Witch Hair
Hair is a huge part of Dominican culture; it is intermingled with unrealistic and suffocating beauty standards. This is a rebellion against standards which categorize textured hair as “pelo malo” (bad hair).
Here, Youth
A conversation with, by, and for the intangible being of Youth.
Temper of the Snow
“Temper of the Snow” is an excerpt derived from the short story “That Boy I Named” that depicts Ling Xu’s recount of one of his most precious memories in the winter 7 years ago.
How To Steal Your Sibling’s Sundae
As the oldest of six kids, writer Chloe Cullen told herself that helping her siblings meant taking it–even if she took it from them herself.
Sea and Space
Two friends venture through a flooded Earth, searching for signs of life.
To Palestine
The poem highlights the loss of childhood dreams in Gaza due to the war, portraying the children’s resilience, and the world’s indifference. It calls for global action to protect these young lives and their future.
Yemen Called Me عسل (Honey)
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this one’s for you! In this episode, Poetry 360 mentee Asma Al-Masyabi journeys through her honeyed memories of Eid, baking treats, and getting lost in nostalgia that seems to be from another lifetime.
Speaking on the Art of the Craft
Listen to Spencer George, Kat Jagai, and Richelle Szypulski talk about the creation of Girls Write Now On the Art of the Craft and respond to a prompt from the book.
Memories of Blue
Have you ever had a moment where all your big memories flood back to you like a blue ocean wave?
Acceptance in a Dream
She enters the world of dreams only to find herself running away. Will she make it?
10 Personal Commandments of Joy Hopepunk Anakis
There was a poetry writing prompt online to write your “10 personal commandments.” I wrote the 10 personal commandments of my D&D character.
Out of Context family
This work talks about a young person who has recently come to a very chilling realization, but you as a reader won’t know what it it until the very end.
Movie Theaters: The Experience of Moviegoing
This piece of work reflects on the history of movie theaters as well as what the experience of seeing a movie in theaters is.